Medical malpractice proceedings; standard of care. (HB78)

Introduced By

Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Medical malpractice proceedings; standard of care. Prohibits medical malpractice claimants from relying solely upon insurer or federal practice guidelines or reimbursement criteria to establish or define standard of care without expert testimony. The bill also provides that compliance with such guidelines, without competent expert testimony, shall not establish a health care provider's compliance with the standard of care owed by the health care provider to a patient. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/09/2013Committee
12/09/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100847D
12/09/2013Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/10/2014Assigned Courts sub: Civil
01/13/2014Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/12/2014Left in Courts of Justice